Spooktacular Pumpkin Oatmeal Protein Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Meets Protein Power 🎃 🍪

Fall cravings hit different—especially when pumpkin spice season rolls around. The problem? Most pumpkin treats pack more sugar than substance. These Pumpkin Oatmeal Protein Cookies flip the script: cozy, chewy, pumpkin-packed, AND loaded with protein so you can crush cravings and stay on track.

Ingredients:

• ½ Cup Instant Oats

• 1–2 scoops Max Effort Protein Powder (Whey or Plant both work!)

• 1.5 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

• 1 tsp Baking Powder

• Pinch of Salt

• 2 tsp Light Butter (or coconut oil/regular butter)

• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp Pumpkin Puree

• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

• ¼ Cup Sugar-Free Syrup (or regular Maple Syrup)

Directions:

1. Whisk together dry ingredients.

2. In another bowl, mix butter, pumpkin, and vanilla. Stir in syrup.

3. Combine wet + dry until just incorporated.

4. Chill dough for 30 minutes.

5. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or use silicone molds.

6. Drop dough in rounded scoops or portion evenly into molds.

7. Bake 10–13 minutes. Let cool.

8. Enjoy!

Nutrition (per cookie — makes 12): 53 Cals | 6g Protein | 5g Carbs | 1g Fat

Fall is all about comfort, but that doesn’t mean your health goals need to take a back seat. These cookies prove you can enjoy the season and stay on track. 🍂 Need a little extra accountability this fall? Let’s work together and keep your fitness routine as strong as your sweet tooth. Get started here!